Funnyman James Corden revealed he was close to tears after sitting in the stands at Upton Park to watch his beloved West Ham for the final time.

The presenter’s hectic Hollywood schedule means trips to east London are limited, while come summer, his side will play at a new pitch in the former Olympic Stadium.

Though as soon as Corden steps off the plane and heads to see the Hammers he said the atmosphere of “feeling like a family” hits.

He showed his emotional side as he visited Saturday’s game, where Bilic’s men thrashed Liverpool 2-0.

In the crowd alongside celeb pal John Bishop he witnessed a milestone moment as the home team did the double over The Reds for the first time in 53 years.

As the final whistle blew he told the West Ham website it was a “very sad day” - although he “loved every minute” of the action.

“I can’t believe that was my final ever visit and I was quite surprised how emotional I felt about it,” he said.

“I know it will be even more heightened in May when we move towards the final ever game. It will be a very emotional day and we are talking over 100 years of history and a style of football that has been produced.

“I live 13 hours away, but the minute I walk through the door here I see all the old faces and still see the man who used to sell me the ‘Mad Dog’ in a French bread on the way to the ground.

“It is preserving that and I am incredibly excited about seeing us move into a new Stadium.

“I could see the seat in the lower Bobby Moore stand where I used to sit as a season-ticket holder and I have sat in all four parts of the ground.

“It has been such a part of my life since I first started coming as a 14-year-old. It was a very sad day, but I am very excited to move.”